Ford Taurus years to avoid
More than twice the Taurus's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford Taurus years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Ford Taurus complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Taurus problems
All model years combined.
- Engine3,076
- Suspension3,033
- Transmission2,738
- Acceleration2,024
- Electrical1,283
- Steering1,260
- Brakes1,243
- Visibility950
- Body882
- Airbags852
- Fuel system802
- Lights638
Most reported problems on the Ford Taurus
Stalling 814Transmission failure 580Power steering loss 382No deployment 367Fire or smoke 321Wipers 316Ball joint 198Slipping 176Seat belt 166
Ford Taurus problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 93 | 18 | Driver assistance | 110,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 87 | 52 | Driver assistance | 52,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 90 | 44 | Electrical | 32,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 86 | 88 | Driver assistance | 60,000 | 4 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2015 | 59 | 285 | Fuel system | 69,000 | 6 | 12 | |
| 2014 | 68 | 230 | Fuel system | 73,000 | 5 | 13 | |
| 2013 | 31 | 585 | Steering | 84,000 | 9 | 20 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 85 | 79 | Steering | 41,493 | 5 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 73 | 187 | Electrical | 64,000 | 4 | 14 | |
| 2010 | 71 | 204 | Engine | 46,500 | 3 | 17 | |
| 2009 | 84 | 64 | Engine | 31,375 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2008 | 74 | 175 | Transmission | 65,691 | 1 | 19 | |
| 2007 | 81 | 149 | Acceleration | 83,000 | 0 | 8 | Fewest complaints |
| 2006 | 59 | 318 | Acceleration | 86,000 | 2 | 19 | |
| 2005 | 27 | 774 | Acceleration | 90,000 | 0 | 40 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 50 | 375 | Acceleration | 94,000 | 1 | 36 | |
| 2003 | 9 | 1,223 | Transmission | 78,000 | 3 | 56 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 5 | 1,426 | Suspension | 80,473 | 3 | 75 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 8 | 1,036 | Suspension | 73,000 | 9 | 92 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 1,194 | Suspension | 70,000 | 8 | 102 | |
| 1999 | - | 874 | Suspension | 70,000 | 5 | 61 | |
| 1998 | - | 545 | Acceleration | 87,000 | 2 | 61 | |
| 1997 | - | 768 | Transmission | 84,900 | 3 | 64 | |
| 1996 | - | 825 | Engine | 95,000 | 6 | 69 | |
| 1995 | - | 1,202 | Transmission | 92,000 | 5 | 60 | |
| 1994 | - | 918 | Engine | 95,858 | 4 | 51 | |
| 1993 | - | 1,557 | Engine | 105,000 | 6 | 54 | |
| 1992 | - | 680 | Engine | 101,377 | 5 | 52 | |
| 1991 | - | 647 | Transmission | 100,000 | 4 | 43 | |
| 1990 | - | 381 | Engine | 100,000 | 6 | 29 |
Recalls 61
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Questions about the Ford Taurus
What years of the Ford Taurus should you avoid?
2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2013. Each has more than twice the Ford Taurus's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2002 alone has 1,426, mostly about suspension and visibility.
What is the best year for a used Ford Taurus?
2012, 2016 and 2007 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (79, 88 and 149).
What is the most common problem with the Ford Taurus?
Engine, with 3,076 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (3,033) and transmission (2,738).
How many recalls does the Ford Taurus have?
61 recalls between 1990 and 2019. The 2013 model year has the most, with 9.
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